鸿 (hóng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鸿 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸿 (hóng) means "Large swan / Grand". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸿 stroke by stroke?

鸿 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 鸿 and 袅?

鸿 (hóng) and 袅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 鸿?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 鸟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 鸿?

Common words containing 鸿 include: 鸿雁 (hóng yàn) — Swan goose; 鸿图 (hóng tú) — Grand plans / Great undertaking; 鸿毛 (hóng máo) — Goose feather (symbol of something light or insignificant).

How to Write 鸿

The character 鸿 (hóng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

鸿 is pronounced hóng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Large swan / Grand.

Common Words with 鸿

鸿雁 hóng yàn

Swan goose

鸿图 hóng tú

Grand plans / Great undertaking

鸿毛 hóng máo

Goose feather (symbol of something light or insignificant)

Example Sentences

鸿雁飞向南方。

hóng yàn fēi xiàng nán fāng

The swan geese fly to the south.

祝你大展鸿图。

zhù nǐ dà zhǎn hóng tú

Wish you great success in your career.

这件事轻如鸿毛。

zhè jiàn shì qīng rú hóng máo

This matter is of no importance.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 鸿 (hóng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸿

What does 鸿 (hóng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸿 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸿?

What common words use 鸿?

How to Write 鸿 (hóng)